LnP is looking for a volunteer Special Assistant to provide administrative and creative support to the Chief Visionary and when hired, our Operations Director. S/he will be organized, reliable, enjoy working with different audiences (volunteers, potential donors, advisory board members) and eager to gain hands-on experience working with a startup nonprofit.

Tasks/Projects include but not limited to:
- creating office documents
- writing copy for marketing materials
- conducting internet research
- work closely with the staff to design and launch new programs
- preparing presentations
- nonprofit outreach

Qualifications
- Degree or completed college coursework in business administration or nonprofit management
- Experienced user of social media including such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Myspace and Twitter
- Self-motivated and a quick learner
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills
- Can work independently and collaborates well with others
- Analytical, detail oriented and possess exceptional follow through
- Proficient in Microsoft applications specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Location
The Special Assistant will volunteer on-site at our office in Pleasant Valley, New York. To accommodate your schedule, you can also be a virtual volunteer. Volunteers residing (or in school) within 15 miles of Poughkeepsie, New York are preferred.

Commitment
We are asking that the Special Assistant volunteer at least five to ten (5-10) hours per week. Most or all of the work can be done from home. Inquire within to learn more. volunteer(at)literacyandpovertyproject(dot)com

If you're a leader, LnP needs your assistance! Our budding startup is seeking members of the community to take a leadership position within the organization. We are taking this project to a new height and the founder can't do it all alone.

Advisory board members can reside in any part of the country and communicate with others using email and phone (Skype). Depending on your expertise and interests, you may be asked to chair or lead ad-hoc committees and collaborate on projects that will help take LnP to the next level.

We are looking for individuals that possess expertise in various industries, including:

• Marketing, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, Business Development, Fundraising, Finance & Accounting, Legal (NPO Tax Attorney NEEDED)

Each individual will hold a set of responsibilities and level of commitment as determined by you (the volunteer) and the Executive Director. Typical responsibilities include:

1. Offer advice and share knowledge about your field as it pertains to helping LnP succeed. For example, if you're a blogger and journalist, help us understand how to report the news and increase web traffic.


2. Refer professionals and organizations to join our partner network


3. Respectfully and positively represent LnP in the public community


4. Attend relevant networking events and share information about LnP


5. Monitor impact of LnP's programs, services and overall social impact


6. Assist Board of Directors with annual goals planning


7. Update organizational governing policies

Contact us immediately if you want to "get down and dirty", are capable and willing to DO what it will take to help LnP reach its full potential. Please email all letters of inquiry to:

Chanelle Carver, Founder and Chief Visionary at volunteer(at)literacyandpovertyproject(dot)com